demerit

Example Sentences

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International Cricket Council referee Jeff Crowe is yet to deliver his assessment of the pitch, pondering whether to give it an "unsatisfactory" rating which would see the venue slapped with a demerit point.

From Barron's • Dec. 28, 2025

Yet his job review has never included a bonus for a player being called up to the majors or a demerit when someone comes up short.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2024

It is the second time this year the ground has been given a demerit point.

From BBC • Dec. 13, 2022

Within the company, the weak yen was not necessarily viewed as a benefit, the spokesperson said, adding the higher cost of raw materials was one demerit.

From Reuters • Apr. 12, 2022

I've been wanting to use "bloody" without earning a demerit, but now the punch of it is gone.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins